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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,061.07 and 582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,061.07 and 582.67 is: 803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,061.07 = 582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,061.07 = 582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,061.07 × 582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 618,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,254.73/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.40

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